South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area
Lake life, small town feel
2 homes for sale·Median $370K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
The neighborhood sits just a short drive from Grand Haven's beaches and downtown, where you're surrounded by restaurants—literally steps away, with nearly 200 options within a mile—and grocery access is a quick walk. Residential blocks are lined with modest ranch homes and updated colonials on spacious lots, many with double lots offering real breathing room, and the area keeps close to schools like White Pines Middle, which backs onto green space. Seven parks within a mile, including Sluka Park a ten-minute walk away, mean there's consistent access to outdoor space without having to drive far. Downtown Grand Rapids is under an hour away, and the boat launch at Scott Flahive Memorial is less than a mile if you're interested in the water—though the character here is residential, tree-lined streets and the kind of setup where you can walk for groceries or dinner without much fanfare. It's the practical side of Grand Haven, anchored by Grand Haven Area Public Schools, where convenience and proximity to both everyday amenities and the city's waterfront attractions balance out actual living space.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min bike
- South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail: 7 min bike
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.2 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- 0 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,512/mo
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3 homes sold in South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sluka Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Little Caesars
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Highway Inn
+1 more
Sluka Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Grand Haven.
Grand Haven crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area home (around $370,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,461 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,461/mo | $65,626 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,833/mo | $75,556 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,958/mo | $78,876 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
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Solar potential
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Clover Bar
Restaurant
The Unicorn Tavern
Restaurant
Fast Food
Cumin Fresh Indian Kitchen
Restaurant
D & W Deli Cafe
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
White Pines Intermediate School
Griffin School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area
- What do homes cost in South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area?
- The median home value in South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area is about $370,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area?
- South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area walkable?
- South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
